6-10 years of experience in an analytical finance role
Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling skills
Experience in inventory-focused industries like distribution or retail preferred
Effective time management and organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with Power BI, TM1, and HFM preferred
Responsibilities
Partner with business leadership to understand key business drivers
Support month-end closing with financial and operational reviews
Oversee planning, forecasting, and reporting processes, including budgets
Analyze variances against plans and prepare presentations
Collaborate with various departments to identify risks and opportunities
Manage client P&L and conduct customer data analysis
Develop tools to streamline budgeting and enhance reporting functionality
Benefits
Hybrid work model based in Burlington
Opportunity to work closely with senior management
Engagement in strategic initiatives for company growth
Involvement in diverse financial projects and analyses
Potential for professional development and skill enhancement
Full Job Description
The Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis will be responsible for providing financial expertise, business analysis and oversight for Financial Planning and Analysis and Internal and External Reporting. Guides management on financial-related matters and decisions for both short-term and long-term strategic initiatives. Manages daily financial inquiries for designated business areas. This is a Hybrid role based in Burlington and will report to Finance Director.
Responsibilities:
Partner with business leadership to maintain a strong understanding of the key business drivers of the assigned area.
Support month end closing process primarily focusing on monthly reviews of financial and operational results.
Responsible for all planning, forecasting, and reporting processes of the company, including monthly forecasts and annual budget, while providing visibility on profitability, efficiencies, and key operational metrics.
Perform periodic analyses of variances as compared to plan, forecast and prior periods. Prepare presentations and documentation of budget and forecast information and other ad hoc requests.
Partner with Sales, Operations, Supply chain, Procurement and Finance to identify risks, opportunities and practical actions.
Support company's profitable growth by managing client P&L-s and performing customer data analysis on sales, gross margin and operating expenses.
Continuously develop tools/systems and automate processes to help streamline the budgeting/forecasting process and enhance reporting functionality
Build strong financial models for multiple functional areas, utilizing understanding of financial reporting and cash flow information.
Identify/develop key data sources and utilize data-driven insights to improve company KPI-s and support business decisions.
Maintain awareness of proper controls, identify gaps and make recommendations for any deficiencies.
Independently manage priories and follow issues from analysis through resolution.
Prepare ad-hoc reports and participate in other special projects as requested.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA or CFA designation required
At least 6-10 years of experience in an analytical role in finance
Strong budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and financial modeling experience.
Experience in distribution, wholesale, retail or another inventory and margin-focused industry (preferred)
Effective time management skills such as prioritizing/organizing, tracking details, and meeting deadlines of multiple projects with varying completion dates.
Power BI, TM1 and HFM experience (preferred)
Advanced level skill in Microsoft Excel modeling and financial business modeling.
Ability to work at both detailed account level and with senior stakeholders, while maintaining accuracy and pace
About Bunzl Distribution
Bunzl Distribution is a global leader in the distribution of consumable products including food packaging, cleaning and hygiene supplies, and safety products. The company operates in 30 countries and serves customers in a variety of industries including foodservice, grocery, healthcare, and retail. Bunzl Distribution is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
